eldning

Meaning

Noun

Origin

  • From Middle English elning, elnung, from Old English ellnung, elnung, from elnian (compare Old English ellen ("zeal, strength, power, vigor, valor, courage, fortitude, strife, contention")), equivalent to elne + -ing. Cognate with Scots eldning ("jealousy").

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